Farmers across Buganda are set to benefit from a new partnership between the Buganda Kingdom and Stanbic Bank Uganda, aimed at tackling long-standing challenges in the region’s agricultural sector.
The initiative, launched at Bulange Mengo, will begin with the establishment of agricultural input stores in four counties—Buddu, Singo, Mawokota and Buwekula—with plans to expand across the Kingdom.
It’s a response to persistent problems facing local farmers, including fake agrochemicals and poor-quality tools, which have long hindered productivity.
Buganda’s Minister for Agriculture, Cooperatives and Markets, Hajj Amis Kakomo, said the scheme would go beyond improving access to genuine farm inputs.
“This initiative is not just about access to genuine products. It’s also about strengthening farmers’ associations and supporting their collective growth,” he said.
Stanbic Bank’s Head of Agriculture, Emmanuel Kisakye Negobye, underlined the bank’s focus on rural transformation.
“We are focused on supporting key sectors like coffee farming by providing affordable credit and ensuring the availability of trusted agricultural inputs,” he said.
The First Deputy Katikkiro, Professor Hajji Twaha Kawaase Kigongo, welcomed the collaboration and urged farmers to embrace it fully.
“This partnership is a blessing from the Kabaka. I urge farmers to manage the credit well and use these resources to transform their livelihoods.”
Stanbic’s Executive Director, Paul Muganwa, also voiced confidence in the initiative, praising the Kingdom’s vision and confirming the bank’s readiness to support farmers with tailored financial products.
With the pilot now underway, there is growing optimism among farmers in Buganda. Many see the partnership as an opportunity to improve their livelihoods and revive trust in agricultural inputs.
For the Kingdom and Stanbic Bank, it marks a step forward in a shared goal: building a more resilient, productive agricultural economy—rooted in collaboration, credibility, and community growth.
